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There was a prompt this morning on comment-fic: feelin' cute, might stab someone later.  And, of course, this made me think of my cats.

Gideon sat on the bathroom counter, carefully grooming one paw. The Human had taken him to the vet – twice! – this week, said she was ‘worried about him’. He stopped grooming and looked out towards where she sat on the couch, reading. She was worried about nothing. He’d pee when he was ready to pee, why didn’t she understand that.

But she was a good human, made sure they had clean water, plenty of food (even if he wasn’t allowed to snack all day like he used to), treats at night, and more toys than one cat could play with. Plus, they had each other. Gideon, his brother, Fawkes, plus the two grouchy girls who were there when he and his brother had arrived. He’d never admit it, but they weren’t so bad, Sunny and Violet.

“Aww, look at you,” his human said, cooing into his face.

He hated when she did that, but he knew that all the loving pats would come after, so he let her have her moment. Violet sat in the doorway to the bathroom, watching as he got all the pats from The Human. She narrowed her eyes at him, but he just smirked. He knew from experience that she did not get left out or shortchanged when it came to the pets and all the loves. His humans – the Mother and her two Kittens – distributed the love evenly.

“You are so stinkin’ cute,” she said, giving his ears a rub.

I know, he thought. But I still might claw something later.

--

Gideon a few days after his trip to the emergency vet. Definitely feeling better.

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Date: 2025-01-23 08:09 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] cozy_coffee
This was really a cute and fun story!! Thank you for making my day a bit better! Big hugs!

Date: 2025-01-23 06:52 pm (UTC)

Date: 2025-01-23 06:59 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] asphaltcowgrrl.livejournal.com

Thanks. It's silly, but hey, it's also 256 words. LOL

Date: 2025-01-23 07:05 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kaige68.livejournal.com

As the woman who's done nothing but drabbles in 2 years, it's GOLD!

Date: 2025-01-23 07:29 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] asphaltcowgrrl.livejournal.com

But those drabbles are FANTASTIC.


Also, I got an email yesterday from Friendsheep (they make wool pet toys and dryer balls) talking about how alpaca fur is more sustainable than other things and I had to laugh. At least it wasn't llama!

Date: 2025-01-23 08:19 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kaige68.livejournal.com

HAHAHA!



And btw, today's drabbles are done!

Date: 2025-01-23 08:39 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] asphaltcowgrrl.livejournal.com

Even funnier, they exclusively use New Zealand wool.


SCORE! I need to go read before lunch is up.

Date: 2025-01-23 08:26 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] shanachie-quill.livejournal.com

That is so stinkin' cute!

Date: 2025-01-23 08:40 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] asphaltcowgrrl.livejournal.com

Thank you! Helps to have a cute muse. :D

Date: 2025-01-27 05:16 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] honor-reid.livejournal.com
Adorable both the fic and the photo. Thanks so much for sharing!

Date: 2025-01-27 08:31 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] asphaltcowgrrl.livejournal.com

Thanks! And thank you for reading this ridiculous bit of fluff. :D

Date: 2025-02-08 04:15 am (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] thatwasjustadream (from livejournal.com)

Aw. Sweet baby boi. Glad he is doing better, and Violet, too. Sorry I missed this the other week.


I've had a few days of being half snowed in, and not going far except for the grocery store and my class. Have to say, it's felt good. I almmmmost feel like I'm catching up with life. Almost.


PS — I still don't have a kitty since Ellie passed in June. But the other day when I picked up groceries I included a bag of hard food. And two cans of soft. You know... in case a stray comes walking up. If the cat distribution system hits, I won't be fighting it.

Date: 2025-02-10 09:32 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] asphaltcowgrrl.livejournal.com

Thanks, I'm relieved they're both doing so much better. And no worries. I'm not out here writing the next great American novel or anything.


So happy that you're enjoying yourself and not having to rush and bury yourself in work.


Aw, always good to be prepared! And I hope that the CDS deems you worthy soon. :)

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